Local Pig

Local Pig, whole-animal butcher shop in Kansas City

Local Pig is a whole-animal butcher shop and artisan food store located in Kansas City, Missouri. Its offerings are based on meats from local farms and producers, humanely raised, and on a kitchen that cooks from scratch. The company presents itself as an advocate for local businesses and farms, and its catalog combines fresh cuts, cured and smoked preparations, and pantry products.

The shop itself defines itself as a whole-animal butcher shop and artisan food store, and notes that it was voted Kansas City's best butcher shop, as well as having appeared in various media outlets. That status of "best butcher shop" corresponds to the company's own presentation and the accolades it cites on its accolades page.

Cuts, sausages, and house-made preparations

The online catalog allows you to choose from a selection of popular products: butcher bundles, hand-cut ribeyes, tender filets, house-made sausages, and classic pork bacon. The shop indicates that these products are prepared fresh and are ready for pickup or order.

In addition to fresh cuts, Local Pig makes its own charcuterie and offers charcuterie boards and deli trays for various occasions. Among the products mentioned are also beef marrow bones and other items for dogs, within the pet section.

Freezer bundles and recurring purchases

The company sells freezer bundles designed to fill the freezer and solve weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The website groups these offerings under the heading of bundles and allows you to buy them online. It also has gift cards redeemable at Pigwich, the associated location where burgers, barbecue, and sandwiches are served.

Butchery and charcuterie classes

Local Pig organizes hands-on Sunday butchery classes for all skill levels. The session is presented as an interactive afternoon led by expert butchers, with food and beer included. In the two-hour charcuterie class, attendees learn to make sausages, rubbed bacons, and brined ham, and take home a large sausage to smoke, a piece of brined ham, and several packages of bacon. The company names head butcher Jordan as responsible for these classes.

Catering and support for local brands

The catering service is built around premium cuts, house-made preparations, and local ingredients. The company handles catering inquiries through a specific email address. Likewise, the shop states that it supports more than 30 Kansas City brands, which reinforces its connection to the local productive fabric.

Customer reviews

The testimonials collected on the website highlight the staff's attention, the meat selection, and the quality of products such as the Thanksgiving turkey, the sausages, the charcuterie boards, the jalapeño poppers, and the stuffed mushrooms. Several customers mention the recurring purchase of meat and eggs, the house barbecue sauce, and the sausage-making classes. Also noted is the good relationship between price, parking, and freshness of items such as the pork belly with skin on.

Location and contact

20 East 5th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 · Phone: (816)-200-1639 · Email: info@localpig.com · Hours: Every day from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.